The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip

Finally I can manage

turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm

look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear

eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how

try my best to ignore that feeling and

nod, reassuring him that I would

a crooked awkward

His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take

that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever

then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and

at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him

comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had

I liked to see

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm

that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was

Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago.

lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought

winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked

“Checking to see if I was

check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was a

eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you

on this

few years and

wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell